FMI: wmk@ahts.net
Day of Show Chairperson: Melissa Kidd (336) 442-3807 MABKidd@triad.rr.com
Day of Show Event Secretary: Kathie Treacy, 12248 US Highway 321 N, Blackstock SC 29014 (803) 230-2902 bluegk@gmail.com
Event Superintendent - PRE-ENTRIES ONLY: United Kennel Club, 100 E. Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo MI 49002-5584 (269) 343-9020 www.ukcdogs.com

CONFORMATION
1. Males judged before Females
2. Points are awarded to the winners of the following classes offered for UKC-recognized breeds that are eligible for conformation: Puppy, Junior, Senior, Adult, and Breeder/Handler, Best Male of Variety, Best Male, Best Female of Variety, Best Female, and Best of Winners.

NON-LICENSED CLASSES
1. The following non-licensed classes are offered at these events. When non-licensed classes are offered, they must be run in accordance with the procedures outlined in the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations.
2. Group Competition: The following Groups will be offered: Guardian, Scenthounds, Sighthounds & Pariah Dogs, Gun Dogs, Northern Breeds, Herding Dogs, Terriers, and Companion Dogs. Each Group shall include the Best of Breed winners from those breeds assigned to that specific Group in the Official UKC Rules and Regulations.
3. Best In Show: A Best in Show class will be offered, consisting of the 8 winners of the Group classes. Best in Show may be judged by a single judge or a three-judge panel selected by the Event Committee.
4. Reserve Best In Show: After selecting the Best in Show winner, the judge or judges’ panel shall select from the remaining dogs in the class a Reserve Best in Show winner.

EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN
Hickory Animal Hospital, 1205 Old Lenoir Road, Hickory, NC, 828-327-3353

After Hours Emergency Veterinary Clinic: 126 Hwy. 321 SW, Hickory, NC, 828-328-2660

ACCOMMODATIONS
Guide to Hotel
Please note some information could change. Prices are "average"
Comfort Suites; 1125 13th Ave Dr SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-323-1211; 828-322-4395 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $71.00; Distance to show: .05miles

Courtyard By Marriott; 1946 13th Ave Dr SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-267-2100; 828-267-2450 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: 95; Distance to show: across parking lot

Days Inn; 1710 Fairgrove Church Road; Hickory, NC 28613; 828-465-2378; 828-465-6488 (fax); Pets: Yes $10 per pet per night; Price: $60; Distance to show: 1 mile

Deluxe Inn; 325 Hwy. 70 W; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-328-2111; 828-328-2111 (fax); Pets: Yes $ 5 per pet; Price: $35; Distance to Show: .05 mile

Fairfield Inn; 1950 13th Ave. Dr. SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-431-3000; 828-431-4714 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $69; Distance to show: next door

Hampton Inn; 1520 13th Ave. Dr. SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-323-1150; 828-324-8979 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $65-75; Distance to show: Walking distance

Budget Inn Express; 484 Hwy. 70 SW; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-322-1740; 828-322-6824 (fax); Pets: Yes $5 per pet; Price: $30; Distance to show: under 4 miles

Holiday Inn Express; 2250 Hwy. 70 SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-328-2081; 828-328-2085 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $72; Distance to show: 1 mile

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites; 104 10th St. NW; Conover, NC 28613; 800-710-9110; 828-465-7070; 828-465-7090 (fax); Pets: YES (5 rooms available for pets) $50 pet fee non-refundable; Price: $69-74; Distance to show: 5 miles

Holiday Inn Select; 1385 Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd. SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-323-1000; 828-322-4275 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $79; Distance to show: .05miles

Howard Johnson Inn, (name change to Regency); 483 Hwy. 70 SW; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-322-1600; 828-327-2041 (fax); Pets: YES $50 non-refundable; Price: $40; Distance to show: 5-10 Minutes

Jameson Inn; 1120 13th Ave. Dr. SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-304-0410; 828-304-0411 (fax); Pets: YES $10 pet fee per night; Price: $68; Distance to show: .05 miles

Park Inn Gateway Conference Center; 909 Hwy. 70 SW; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-328-5101; 800-789-0686 (sales/res.); 828-328-8943 (fax); Pets: YES $50 fee, $200 deposit; Price: $79; Distance to show: 3.5 miles

Quality Inn & Suites; 1725 13th Ave. Dr. NW; Hickory, NC 28601; 828-431-2100; 828-431-2109 (fax); Pets: YES $25 non-refundable; Price: $69-109; Distance to show: 7 miles

Ramada Inn; 1607 Fairgrove Church Rd.; Conover, NC 28613; 828-465-1100; 828-465-3090 (fax); Pets: YES $25 non-refundable; Price: $59; Distance to show: 1 exit

Red Roof Inn; 1184 Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd.; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-323-1500; 828-323-1509 (fax);
Pets: YES no fee; Price: $48-57; Distance to show: .05

Royal Inn; 30 Hwy 70 W; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-322-4311; (828) 485-1015 (fax);
Pets: Yes $10 per pet; Price: $35; Distance to show: 1 mile

Sleep Inn; 1179 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602; 828-323-1140; 828-324-6203 (fax)
Pets: NO; Price: $66; Distance to show: 5-10 minutes

Super 8; 312 N Oxford St, Claremont, NC 28610; 828-459-7777, 828-459-2037 (fax). Pets: YES, $12
Price: $44; Distance to show: 9 miles

Trott House Inn Bed & Breakfast; 802 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658; 877-435-7994, 828-465-0404; 828-465-5753 (fax); Price: $95-155;Distance to show: 10 minutes

ROUTE TO THE SHOW
Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1960-A 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 322-1335 or (800) 509-2444 E-mail: info@hickorymetro.com; 

Directions:  From Charlotte: Take I-77 North to Statesville, NC. Exit onto I-40 West towards Hickory. Take exit 125. Turn left at top of exit ramp. Turn left at 2nd stoplight onto 13th Ave. Dr. SE between Priscilla's and Outback Steakhouse. The Hickory Metro Convention Center is approximately 1/2 mile on right.

From Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Raleigh:  Take I-40 West towards Hickory. Take exit 125. Turn left at top of exit ramp. Turn left at 2nd stoplight onto 13th Ave. Dr. SE between Priscilla's and Outback Steakhouse. The Hickory Metro Convention Center is approximately 1/2 mile on right.


VENDOR BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE
Contact: Ryan Pingel, Phone: 813 319-3652
Email: ryan@ahts.net

PHOTOGRAPHER
Show Photographer will be available